Legal Opinion
Miller v. Planning Commission
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 20, 1956No. Civ. 21023PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFox, J.
In this mandate proceeding petitioner challenges the validity of the action of the city council of the City of Torrance in granting the application of Henry R. Halvorson for a zone variance for the purpose of building and operating a mortuary.
The property involved comprises Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 11, of the Torrance Tract. It is located on the northwest corner of Cravens Avenue and Engracia Street, and is zoned C-l, which is for retail commercial uses. Another mortuary is located on the northeast corner of this intersection, directly across the street from the subject property; a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Cantrell v. Board of SupervisorsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1948
- Bartholomae Oil Corp. v. SeagerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1939
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3Cited by16 opinions
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